more stats
978 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:04:44
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
232 ft
Altitude max
232 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
489 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:04:44
Avg time

Alternate Ledge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33779 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #369238 in Trail Running
    • #142115 in Hiking
    • #50915 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #385 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,528 in Trail Running
    • #5,983 in Hiking
    • #1,452 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Side trails off Thru the Woods hits the Dino Spine as well as a few other ledges. Hard to spot at stream crossing. Look for the stepped ledge on the south side of the trail near the stream crossing.

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Creek crossingRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 92 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Mar 11, 2021 @ 8:18am
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Sep 25, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alternate Ledge located?
      Alternate Ledge is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12075, -70.99649.
      ▼ How hard is Alternate Ledge?
      Alternate Ledge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alternate Ledge?
      Alternate Ledge has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 232 ft.
      ▼ Is Alternate Ledge a point to point trail?
      Alternate Ledge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alternate Ledge?
      Alternate Ledge is 978 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alternate Ledge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alternate Ledge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alternate Ledge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alternate Ledge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alternate Ledge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Alternate Ledge. The trail is 978 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alternate Ledge?
      Alternate Ledge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 390 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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